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Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Upcycled Scottie Dog Christmas card

Wanting to make a card, but not feeling ready for stamping and die cutting, I rootled through the 'shop bought' Christmas cards we've been sent that I save from year to year. Came across a really cute Scottie Dog card and this was the result:
I used:

 - 5.75" x 5.75" white card blank

 - the Scottie dog card was already shaped at the top half with the solid rectangular bottom half. Just a matter of trimming down the straight edge at the left hand side

 - then used a piece of the same white card as the card blank and embossed it using SU's 'Softly Falling' embossing folder before trimming it so that the Scottie Dog panel would sit there with the bottom and side edges totally aligned then glued it in place

 - backed the panel with dark green card, trimmed to just slightly larger than the image panel and glued it onto the card blank

 - a really quick card, finished!

The lovely thing about the original card is that it came already embellished with a black gem for the eye plus a little strip of dark green velvet ribbon for the collar - and the sentiment was already printed as well of course! Easy, peasy 😃

I'd like to enter this card into the following challenges:

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge #308 - 'Cute or Anything Goes - so long as it's Christmas'

Craftyhazelnut's Christmas Challenge Extra for November - always 'Anything Goes'







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25 comments:

  1. Mrs A.22 November 2016 at 00:14

    I think blogger just ate my comment! how rude.
    He is a cutie and super how you have made into a totally new card. Hugs Mrs A.
    p.s. The ponds are overflowing here if your want to send the ducks over for a swim.

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  2. Dr Sonia S V22 November 2016 at 02:42

    Simply adorable
    Cheers
    Dr Sonia

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  3. Preeti D. (aka Dutt Preety)22 November 2016 at 04:47

    wow! such a wonderful upcycled card :) I love it and the embossed falling snow is so cute.
    Hugs
    Preety

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  4. Jenny L22 November 2016 at 06:39

    Hi Di,
    ooooooooooooo! this is eery I was thinking of using my new die I won on the snippets playground in a very similar way.
    I love your card it's so gorgeous and wonderfully created.
    I do hope you are feeling much better.
    Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.

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  5. Jane22 November 2016 at 07:22

    A real cutie Di...how brilliant he was ready embellished for you.Take care,hugs xxx

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  6. brenda22 November 2016 at 08:11

    An adorable Scottie dog Di.

    I think it's getting very close to you and I needing to jet off to warmer climes, what say you ?

    B x

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  7. Aquarius22 November 2016 at 08:55

    A very smart Scottie!

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  8. Sarn22 November 2016 at 09:54

    LOVE IT! Brilliant piece of recycling.

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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  9. Sandra H22 November 2016 at 10:01

    Awww such a cutie Di and what a great card made from recycling as always your so talented hope your feeling better soon take care sending lots of love x

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  10. Pat22 November 2016 at 10:53

    What a sweet Scottie dog Di and I love the red plaid which is wonderful or Christmas cards and a pretty embossed backgroud, and a fabulous red carpet for him to walk on too. x

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  11. Em Louise Fairley22 November 2016 at 13:22

    Gorgeous card, Di! I love it.
    Hugs,
    Em xxx

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  12. !neke22 November 2016 at 14:55

    This is awesome !!!!
    Love the dog !

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  13. KandA22 November 2016 at 18:04

    Gorgeous Scottie dog Di and super recycling too xx

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  14. Princess Judy Palmer22 November 2016 at 19:41

    Oh, he's cute! And that's coming from a cat person.

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  15. Alice (scrAPpamondo)22 November 2016 at 20:52

    Great upcycling!!! I just adore this patterned doggie, it's VERY scottish! :D Lovely design with the snowfall embossing!

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  16. Heather23 November 2016 at 02:38

    Fabulous!! One would never guess that this was upcycled. It worked out perfectly and such a great way to create a very quick and easy card. Thanks for playing with CHNCC2.

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  17. Greta23 November 2016 at 05:58

    This is so, so cute, Di! I would have saved this one for sure!

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  18. Donna23 November 2016 at 07:00

    Beautiful card, Di...
    Sorry you are still struggling health wise.
    One day at a time, hey? X

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  19. Lia23 November 2016 at 13:41

    OOoh, that's a sweetie! I love the tartan! I hope you will feel better soon.
    Lia xx

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  20. Brenda in IN23 November 2016 at 18:21

    Oh my gosh, this is cute as can be. I love a scottie and that plaid is perfect for him.

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  21. Craftychris23 November 2016 at 22:51

    This is such a super cute piece of recycling! I hope you feel better soon! Take care! Hugs, Chris xxxxxxxx

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  22. Donna24 November 2016 at 05:33

    Such a cute card, Di.
    Slowly catching up... x

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  23. Darnell24 November 2016 at 05:44

    I must say, Di, you get the coolest shop-bought Christmas cards! Well done taking it easy, but managing to make an awesome upcycled EZPZ card!! Hugs, Darnell

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  24. Megan J24 November 2016 at 06:15

    Hi Di, I think you and I share the same thoughts! I finished a card yesterday but haven't had time to photograph and post... red✔ Scotty dog✔ tartan/plaid✔ eerie stuff. I will try to post tomorrow or Saturday.... hope you are feeling better... have a great week... Megan

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  25. Hazel25 November 2016 at 22:23

    Love the Scottie dog, Di. Thanks for entering both of my CHNC challenges with your lovely crafting - hope to see you again soon. x

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